BNK Ltd. has a cost of debt (pre-tax) of 7%, a cost of equity of 11%, and a cost of preferred stock of 8%. The firm has 1,04,000 shares of common stock outstanding at a market price of ₹ 20 a share. There are 40,000 shar

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BNK Ltd. has a cost of debt (pre-tax) of 7%, a cost of equity of 11%, and a cost of preferred stock of 8%. The firm has 1,04,000 shares of common stock outstanding at a market price of ₹ 20 a share. There are 40,000 shares of preferred stock outstanding at a market price of ₹ 34 a share. The bond issue has a total face value of ₹ 5,00,000 and sells at 102% of face value. The tax rate is 34%. What is the approx. weighted average cost of capital for BNK Ltd. using market value weights?
(A) 6.14%
(B) 6.54%
(C) 8.60%
(D) 9.14%

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (D)

Official answer key: (D).

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